Trying to grab the golden ring
Today, in a NYT’s editorial, the governor is praised for his decision on same-sex marriages, and encourages him to take it to it’s natural conclusion and force a vote in the NYS for legalizing gay marriage in New York State. Already passed in the Assembly, Joe (the goon) Bruno is all that stands in the way of the “golden ring”
While most Democrats in Albany have pushed for legislation to legalize gay marriage, most Republicans have argued that it is enough to adjust state laws to make them more equitable for same-sex couples. These half-measures have not worked.
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After one of the most vigorous and emotional floor debates in recent Albany history, the Democratic-controlled Assembly has passed a bill allowing same-sex couples to marry in New York. The Republican-controlled Senate has refused, so far, to act.
Governor Paterson has worked hard to promote comity in Albany — we fear at the cost of many essential reforms. He should use his influence with the Republican Senate leader, Joseph Bruno, to get the Assembly version of the marriage bill passed this year.
Again, why am I not surprised that Bruno, a Republican, is the obstacle that keeps the carousel turning, but stands in the way of the ring?
The New York Times is wise to push for natural conclusion. It’s the right thing to do.
Joe Bruno needs to go. I encourage ALL New Yorker’s to vote to eliminate GOP Control of the NYS Senate.
TWO SEATS ARE ALL THAT STANDS BETWEEN JUSTICE AND QUAGMIRE.
Vote to eliminate Bruno’s BS. Bring back government to Albany.
[...] Let’s just hope that, where California goes, New York will follow. [...]